33Protection in relation to disclosure or use of certain information

33 Protection in relation to disclosure or use of certain information

(1)  The disclosure or use of information in the possession or control of –

(a) a State-owned electricity entity; or

(b) a current or former member of the board of directors of, a chief executive officer of, or an officer, employee or agent of, a State-owned electricity entity; or

(c) the Electricity Reform Co-ordinator or a person acting on behalf of the Electricity Reform Co-ordinator; or

(d) a State Service officer or State Service employee or an authorised person under section 9  –

is authorised despite any other law, contract or other instrument to the contrary, if the disclosure or use is reasonably required for, or in connection with, ensuring the electricity reform objectives are achieved or the electricity reform measures are implemented.

(2)  Nothing in subsection (1) is to be taken to authorise the disclosure of information in contravention of section 32 or section 9(5) or (7) .